CHARTERED TAX PROFESSIONAL
Advanced Training Courses
- Schedule options
- 6
- Instructor
- Ed2Go (SS-$1895)
- Next start
- 07/14/2026
- From
- $2,141.00
What students can expect
A Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) is someone who has completed a specific series of tax courses in individual and small business income tax preparation. This nationally recognized innovative online certificate course enables you to start working and earning money while completing coursework toward the CTP professional credential.
After successfully completing this course, you will be qualified to prepare individual tax returns for almost all U.S. taxpayers and will also have the tax knowledge to successfully pass the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE). The Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) is a test that individuals can take to become an Enrolled Agent in the United States. The Enrolled Agent credential is issued and regulated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
What you will learn
- Master preparing taxes for individuals, small businesses, partnerships, and sole proprietorships
- Prepare for the IRS Enrolled Agent exam
- Learn how to conduct a professional tax preparation client interview
- Practice and work as a qualified tax professional
- Learn how to prepare tax returns for all individual U.S. taxpayers
- Understand the ethical responsibilities of tax professionals
Requirements
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites:
A high school diploma or equivalent is a prerequisite for this course. Accounting and specific math skills aren't required, just the aptitude to work with numbers and people and to read and interpret the tax laws.
If you are taking this course to begin a career in taxation you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Complete Comprehensive Tax Course (located within the course)
- Register with the IRS and get a PTIN
- Begin preparing tax returns as a tax preparer
Details before you register
Course Materials ▾
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- Federal Forms
- Federal Worksheets
- Instructions
- Publication
- Tax Preparer Resources
Choose a schedule to register
| Start | Days | Time | Location | Price | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | Flexible | See course | Online / arranged | $2,141.00 | Open | |
| 08/11/2026 | Flexible | See course | Online / arranged | $2,141.00 | Open | |
| 09/15/2026 | Flexible | See course | Online / arranged | $2,141.00 | Open | |
| 10/13/2026 | Flexible | See course | Online / arranged | $2,141.00 | Open | |
| 11/10/2026 | Flexible | See course | Online / arranged | $2,141.00 | Open | |
| 12/15/2026 | Flexible | See course | Online / arranged | $2,141.00 | Open |